Bernie Gessner

10years All Star
Bernie Gessner
I am riding 200 mi in memory of Abbie Kunnemann. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 0.0 mi ? My goal is 200 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 887th
  • State: 51st in TX
I've raised $259 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Abbie Kunnemann

Abbie Kunnemann

Riding in your honor and memory Abbie! You are missed beyond words. #Abbiestrong #foreverAbbiestrong

My Story

19 Aug 2026

In the spring of 2016, our niece Abbie was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. In June 2017, she lost her hard-fought battle with the disease.

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge in Abbie’s memory and to help fight childhood cancer.

Why am I riding?

Cancer remains the leading cause of death from disease among children in the United States.

The National Cancer Institute estimated that 14,690 children and adolescents ages 0–19 would be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, and approximately 1,650 would die from the disease.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

Through this challenge, I am raising awareness and funds for Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Donations support lifesaving research focused on developing safer, more effective treatments; and ultimately cures; for childhood cancer.

Please consider supporting my ride. Your donation can help give children facing cancer the brighter futures they deserve.

You may be able to make your gift go even further; please check whether your employer offers a matching-gift program.

Your support can change little lives.

Thank you,

Bernie

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,078 mi Ridden
    $580 Raised
    2016
  • 520 mi Ridden
    $7,620 Raised
    2017
  • 682 mi Ridden
    $4,417 Raised
    2018
  • Ridden
    $1,200 Raised
    2019
  • 891 mi Ridden
    $1,468 Raised
    2020
  • Ridden
    $334 Raised
    2021
  • Ridden
    $390 Raised
    2022
  • 253 mi Ridden
    $455 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    $772 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    $259 Raised
    2026
10years
3,807 mi
Ridden
$17,495
Raised

My Challenge

  • $250 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 7 days ago
  • $100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 7 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Anonymous
    $258.75
    Received this donation 7 days ago
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